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PA02A Series Number Plates

UK vehicles registered in Preston, North West during March 2002 to August 2002 with registration prefix PA02A.

Area Office: Preston (Preston, North West)
Release Period: March 2002 to August 2002
Tracked in Batch: 62 vehicles
MOT Pass Rate: 72.4%

Popular Makes

MERCEDES-BENZ 17.7% (11)

VOLKSWAGEN 11.3% (7)

BMW 8.1% (5)

72.4%

Average MOT Pass Rate

Based on 221 historical tests

Common Colors

Blue16 vehicles

Silver11 vehicles

White7 vehicles

Active Plates in PA02A Series(62 of 62 displayed)

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LAND ROVER RANGE ROVER

2.2L · DIESEL · BLACK

First Used: Dec 2013
MOT Expiry: 11 Jan 2027
Tax Status: Taxed
Color: BLACK

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BMW 3 SERIES

2.2L · Petrol · Silver

First Used: Mar 2002
MOT Expiry: 25 Oct 2022
Tax Status: —
Color: Silver

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SORNMOT Expired

FORD

1.8L · DIESEL · RED

First Used: Mar 2002
MOT Expiry: 17 Apr 2017
Tax Status: SORN
Color: RED

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SORNMOT Expired

LAND ROVER RANGE ROVER SPORT

3.6L · DIESEL · WHITE

First Used: Mar 2008
MOT Expiry: 08 Dec 2023
Tax Status: SORN
Color: WHITE

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SAAB 9-5

2.3L · PETROL · GREY

First Used: Mar 2002
MOT Expiry: 22 Nov 2026
Tax Status: Taxed
Color: GREY

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UntaxedMOT Expired

VOLKSWAGEN GOLF

1.9L · DIESEL · BLUE

First Used: May 2002
MOT Expiry: 20 Jan 2010
Tax Status: Untaxed
Color: BLUE

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LAND ROVER RANGE ROVER EVOQUE

2.2L · DIESEL · GREY

First Used: Mar 2013
MOT Expiry: 18 Jan 2027
Tax Status: Taxed
Color: GREY

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UntaxedMOT Expired

NISSAN MURANO

2.5L · DIESEL · GREY

First Used: Sep 2010
MOT Expiry: 23 Aug 2024
Tax Status: Untaxed
Color: GREY

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MERCEDES-BENZ SPRINTER

3.0L · DIESEL · SILVER

First Used: Sep 2015
MOT Expiry: 23 Sep 2026
Tax Status: Taxed
Color: SILVER

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MERCEDES-BENZ C

2.1L · Diesel · Blue

First Used: Mar 2002
MOT Expiry: 16 Jun 2023
Tax Status: —
Color: Blue

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NISSAN ALMERA

1.8L · Petrol · Grey

First Used: May 2002
MOT Expiry: 12 Nov 2024
Tax Status: —
Color: Grey

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SORNMOT Expired

MERCEDES SL

3.2L · PETROL · GREEN

First Used: Sep 2003
MOT Expiry: 13 Apr 2026
Tax Status: SORN
Color: GREEN

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SORNMOT Expired

RENAULT SCENIC

1.6L · PETROL · GREY

First Used: Apr 2002
MOT Expiry: 29 Nov 2022
Tax Status: SORN
Color: GREY

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UntaxedMOT Expired

VOLKSWAGEN GOLF

1.9L · DIESEL · SILVER

First Used: Jun 2002
MOT Expiry: 23 Oct 2025
Tax Status: Untaxed
Color: SILVER

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MERCEDES-BENZ E

1.8L · Petrol · White

First Used: Jun 2011
MOT Expiry: 08 Feb 2027
Tax Status: —
Color: White

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BMW 3 SERIES

3.0L · Petrol · Blue

First Used: Jun 2002
MOT Expiry: 21 Oct 2022
Tax Status: —
Color: Blue

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MINI MINI

1.6L · Petrol · Silver

First Used: May 2002
MOT Expiry: 15 Oct 2022
Tax Status: —
Color: Silver

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MINI MINI

1.6L · Petrol · Silver

First Used: Aug 2002
MOT Expiry: 04 Mar 2025
Tax Status: —
Color: Silver

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MERCEDES-BENZ C

1.8L · Petrol · White

First Used: Oct 2011
MOT Expiry: 21 Jun 2026
Tax Status: —
Color: White

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CITROEN SAXO

1.1L · Petrol · Silver

First Used: Jun 2002
MOT Expiry: 07 Jul 2026
Tax Status: —
Color: Silver

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NISSAN QASHQAI TEKNA E-POWER AUTO

1.5L · Hybrid Electric (Clean) · Blue

First Used: Feb 2023
MOT Expiry: 09 Feb 2027
Tax Status: —
Color: Blue

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VAUXHALL COMBO

1.6L · Diesel · White

First Used: Mar 2015
MOT Expiry: 05 Oct 2026
Tax Status: —
Color: White

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BMW X5

2.9L · Diesel · Blue

First Used: Mar 2002
MOT Expiry: 03 Nov 2026
Tax Status: —
Color: Blue

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AUDI Q5

2.0L · Diesel · Silver

First Used: May 2011
MOT Expiry: 12 Jul 2027
Tax Status: —
Color: Silver

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LAND ROVER DISCOVERY SPORT R-DYN S D A

2.0L · Diesel · Black

First Used: Sep 2020
MOT Expiry: 16 Feb 2027
Tax Status: —
Color: Black

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MERCEDES-BENZ VITO

2.1L · Diesel · Silver

First Used: Sep 2013
MOT Expiry: 30 Jun 2027
Tax Status: —
Color: Silver

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VOLKSWAGEN GOLF

1.4L · Petrol · Black

First Used: May 2002
MOT Expiry: 03 Jun 2026
Tax Status: —
Color: Black

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HYUNDAI I20

1.2L · Petrol · White

First Used: Sep 2013
MOT Expiry: 29 Sep 2026
Tax Status: —
Color: White

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MG ZS EXCITE T-GDI AUTO

Petrol · Silver

First Used: Jul 2024
MOT Expiry: —
Tax Status: —
Color: Silver

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TOYOTA LAND CRUISER

4.7L · Petrol · Black

First Used: Mar 2002
MOT Expiry: 25 Jun 2025
Tax Status: —
Color: Black

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TOYOTA YARIS

1.0L · Petrol · Silver

First Used: Jul 2002
MOT Expiry: 18 Mar 2027
Tax Status: —
Color: Silver

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FORD TRANSIT

2.4L · Diesel · White

First Used: Oct 2002
MOT Expiry: 09 Feb 2027
Tax Status: —
Color: White

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MINI MINI

1.6L · Petrol · Silver

First Used: Jun 2002
MOT Expiry: 25 Nov 2023
Tax Status: —
Color: Silver

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VAUXHALL MOKKA SE EDITION TURBO

1.2L · Petrol · Grey

First Used: Jan 2022
MOT Expiry: 20 Feb 2027
Tax Status: —
Color: Grey

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VOLKSWAGEN GOLF

1.9L · Diesel · Black

First Used: Mar 2002
MOT Expiry: 18 Aug 2026
Tax Status: —
Color: Black

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HONDA HR-V ADVANCE I-MMD CVT

Hybrid Electric (Clean) · Grey

First Used: Nov 2023
MOT Expiry: —
Tax Status: —
Color: Grey

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HONDA CR-V

2.0L · Petrol · Bronze

First Used: Apr 2018
MOT Expiry: 29 Apr 2027
Tax Status: —
Color: Bronze

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AUDI A4

2.0L · Diesel · Red

First Used: Sep 2014
MOT Expiry: 28 Jan 2027
Tax Status: —
Color: Red

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LEXUS IS200

2.0L · Petrol · Green

First Used: Jun 2002
MOT Expiry: 08 Sep 2026
Tax Status: —
Color: Green

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AUDI A2

1.4L · Petrol · Blue

First Used: May 2002
MOT Expiry: 31 Jan 2023
Tax Status: —
Color: Blue

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FORD KUGA ST-LINE ED EBLUE MHEV

2.0L · Diesel · Black

First Used: Jan 2021
MOT Expiry: 19 Jan 2027
Tax Status: —
Color: Black

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BMW 3 SERIES

2.0L · Petrol · Blue

First Used: Mar 2002
MOT Expiry: 09 Dec 2024
Tax Status: —
Color: Blue

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MERCEDES-BENZ ML

2.7L · Diesel · Blue

First Used: Jul 2002
MOT Expiry: 24 Jul 2024
Tax Status: —
Color: Blue

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MERCEDES-BENZ SLK

2.0L · Petrol · Blue

First Used: Mar 2002
MOT Expiry: 25 Sep 2026
Tax Status: —
Color: Blue

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BMW 525

2.5L · Petrol · Silver

First Used: Apr 2002
MOT Expiry: 17 Jan 2024
Tax Status: —
Color: Silver

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VOLKSWAGEN GOLF

1.9L · Diesel · Blue

First Used: Mar 2002
MOT Expiry: 12 May 2026
Tax Status: —
Color: Blue

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JAGUAR S-TYPE

3.0L · Petrol · Grey

First Used: Apr 2002
MOT Expiry: 25 Jul 2026
Tax Status: —
Color: Grey

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MERCEDES-BENZ SL

5.0L · Petrol · Silver

First Used: Apr 2002
MOT Expiry: 05 Nov 2026
Tax Status: —
Color: Silver

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VOLKSWAGEN CALIFORNIA

2.5L · Diesel · Blue

First Used: Dec 2002
MOT Expiry: 09 Jul 2025
Tax Status: —
Color: Blue

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FIAT DUCATO

2.3L · Diesel · White

First Used: Jun 2002
MOT Expiry: 12 May 2027
Tax Status: —
Color: White

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MG ZT

2.5L · Petrol · Blue

First Used: Jun 2002
MOT Expiry: 29 Jun 2023
Tax Status: —
Color: Blue

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MERCEDES-BENZ S-Class

3.2L · Diesel · Blue

First Used: Jul 2002
MOT Expiry: 13 Sep 2025
Tax Status: —
Color: Blue

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FIAT DUCATO

2.3L · Diesel · White

First Used: May 2002
MOT Expiry: 13 Oct 2023
Tax Status: —
Color: White

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MITSUBISHI CHALLENGER

2.5L · Diesel · Blue

First Used: Aug 2002
MOT Expiry: 22 Nov 2023
Tax Status: —
Color: Blue

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LAND ROVER FREELANDER

2.0L · Diesel · Blue

First Used: Mar 2002
MOT Expiry: 31 Oct 2023
Tax Status: —
Color: Blue

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MINI MINI

1.6L · Petrol · Green

First Used: May 2002
MOT Expiry: 26 Jun 2023
Tax Status: —
Color: Green

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MERCEDES-BENZ CL

5.8L · Petrol · Blue

First Used: Mar 2002
MOT Expiry: 16 Feb 2027
Tax Status: —
Color: Blue

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SORNMOT Expired

EASY RIDER CJ50K

0.0L · PETROL · RED

First Used: May 2002
MOT Expiry: 14 Aug 2007
Tax Status: SORN
Color: RED

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RENAULT MEGANE SCENIC

1.6L · Petrol · Grey

First Used: Mar 2002
MOT Expiry: 29 Nov 2023
Tax Status: —
Color: Grey

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VOLKSWAGEN GOLF

1.6L · Petrol · Black

First Used: Mar 2007
MOT Expiry: 03 Feb 2027
Tax Status: —
Color: Black

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FIAT ULYSSE

1.9L · Diesel · Red

First Used: Dec 1998
MOT Expiry: 01 Apr 2023
Tax Status: —
Color: Red

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MERCEDES-BENZ E

4.3L · Petrol · Blue

First Used: May 2002
MOT Expiry: 25 Feb 2026
Tax Status: —
Color: Blue

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Reliability & Common Problem Guides for PA02A Makes

Explore common mechanical faults, MOT advisory trends, and recall notices for popular vehicles in this registration batch:

MERCEDES-BENZ Common Problems VOLKSWAGEN Common Problems BMW Common Problems

Frequently Asked Questions about PA02A Plates

Where was the PA02A number plate series registered?

Vehicles starting with PA02A were assigned to the Preston covering Preston, North West. The first two letters (PA) identify the memory tag assigned by the DVLA.

What registration period is PA02A?

The PA02A age identifier corresponds to vehicles first registered between March 2002 to August 2002.

How can I check the MOT history of a PA02A vehicle?

Click any registration in the plate list above to view the complete DVSA inspection history, advisory alerts, mileage progression, road tax status, and our AI mechanical risk evaluation.